Paralegal

Foster Law Firm; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Stockbridge is seeking an experienced paralegal to assist in legal documentation and trial preparation. You will work closely with lawyers, conduct client interviews, and help maintain an organized filing system. Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certification and at least 3 years of legal experience. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $18 to $25.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education.
• Talented communicator and writer.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits.
• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal professional certification

Advanced paralegal education

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You\'ll draft legal documents such as complaints, motions, and affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you\'re interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

Qualifications

• Talented communicator and writer
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Must have great time-management and organizational skills

Compensation

Compensation: $18 - $25 hourly